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Maple Woods Cottage on beautiful Bass Lake #PSTR 22-071 6 adults/2 children

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View of beach and lake from deck
Newly remodeled kitchen
View from kitchen over large peninsula
Beautiful Yard
Winter is Beautiful in the Woods at the Cottage

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Interlochen, MI
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Interlochen Center for the Arts
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Maple Woods Cottage on beautiful Bass Lake #PSTR 22-071 6 adults/2 children

Maple Woods Cottage, “A kid’s paradise and a parent’s dream!” A quote from one of our 2022 renters! We feel they have perfectly summed it up! Six adults/2 children.

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Ask about our cancellation policy. Nothing VRBO offered as a choice matched what we’ve been doing successfully for 18 years now!
At the end of a quiet, private road, and nestled among majestic pine, beech, oak, and maple trees, this gorgeous cottage is the lakefront retreat you have been looking for!

Downstairs you will find an inviting, tastefully furnished, living room with a beautiful stone-faced, gas log fireplace. A large Smart TV and Blu-Ray player with lots of DVD's from which to choose, as well as a Wave Radio/CD Player. An expansive picture window overlooks Bass Lake including a beautiful, sandy beach. The dining area boasts an artfully designed table that can seat up to ten comfortably.

The kitchen is fully-appointed with stainless appliances, utensils, and equipment for casual to elegant entertaining. Quartz counter-tops and a beautiful tile back-splash, as well as a large peninsula for prep work and serving. A utility room with stacked washer/dryer and a large pantry are just off the kitchen. We leave detergents and dryer sheets for your use (we ask that you launder towels prior to your departure). Additionally, downstairs you will find the beautiful master bedroom complete with king-size bed, Smart TV, dressing room, and bath with walk-in shower. A large picture window overlooks the lake. Wi-Fi throughout the house.

Upstairs, you will first enter the den/TV room.... a perfect hide-away for the kids (or adults seeking solitude). The den is furnished with a comfortable small couch, a double ottoman, a comfy chair, as well as floor pillows for comfy movie-watching (Smart TV). Two large bedrooms and a beautiful bath with tub/shower finish the second floor. Both bedrooms have picturesque views of the lake and the woods. One is furnished with a queen bed as well as a daybed and TV. The other upstairs bedroom also boasts a queen-size bed and a twin bed, with a door into the upstairs bathroom (can be used as a second Master). Both upstairs bedrooms have built-in desks.

The cottage has central air-conditioning and heat, as well as two upstairs units to help cool on those hot summer days.

Finally, the cottage has two gorgeous porches and a large deck... the porch and deck across the entire front of the home overlook the lake, private sunning patio and beach as well as the boat dock and playground. The fire pit is on the patio. There is a great deal of seating for entertaining and a large dining table that seats 6-8 for outdoor dining. The rear porch overlooks beautiful Michigan woods and holds the gas-grill.

Maple Woods Cottage is a private, family retreat on Bass Lake, a 96 acre all-sports lake. Much of the lake's shoreline is dedicated to a state park, which makes it a sanctuary for wildlife including loons, herons, white-tailed deer, raccoons, beavers, and a variety of game fish such as bass, walleye, pike, perch and bluegill. The lake is a ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, skiing, and tubing. We provide a fishing boat with motor, 4 kayaks, a swim raft and a pedalboat for casual summer fun. In the winter, the Bass Lake area is known for ice skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing, as well as downhill skiing at Crystal Mountain.

We are just minutes from the Interlochen Arts Center, Traverse City and Grand Traverse Bay, Crystal Mountain Ski & Golf Resort, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashore, Leland, Shanty Town, numerous wineries, concert halls, Leelanau Sands Casino, award-winning golf courses, Little Betsie River and Lake Michigan.

We accept Pay Pal in addition to personal checks and VRBO booking. Our contract must be signed at the time of booking.

Please note that we do NOT accept recreational vehicles on our property for spill-over of guests. Outdoor security cameras.

We DO have a cancellation policy. It is listed in our rental agreement (contract). Tentak by week only during summer season.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Highchair and 2 Pack n Plays
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 50458vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Interlochen

Located in Interlochen, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Kresge Auditorium and Michigan Legacy Art Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Interlochen Center for the Arts and Burnett Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Interlochen, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Interlochen State Park - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 34 min drive - 44.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oaky’s Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Hofbrau - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bradley’s Pub & Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bud's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maple Woods Cottage on beautiful Bass Lake #PSTR 22-071 6 adults/2 children pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maple Woods Cottage on beautiful Bass Lake #PSTR 22-071 6 adults/2 children?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maple Woods Cottage on beautiful Bass Lake #PSTR 22-071 6 adults/2 children?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maple Woods Cottage on beautiful Bass Lake #PSTR 22-071 6 adults/2 children?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Maple Woods Cottage on beautiful Bass Lake #PSTR 22-071 6 adults/2 children located?

Nestled on the beach, this Interlochen cottage is steps from Bass Lake and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Green Lake - Lake Wahbekanetta. Interlochen Golf Club and Duck Lake - Lake Wahbekaness are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Maplewood Cottage. We have stayed multiple times and always come home feeling refreshed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2026
Thank you, Lisa! We always welcome you back!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good . We enjoyed the week with our familyThank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described in the listing. Our family of 7 fit comfortably. The kids loved the lake access and fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2026
Thank you, Amanda.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The outside space of this home is wonderful! We loved enjoying the deck, beach, lake access, and playset. It was perfect for our family vacation! Bass lake is so peaceful and quiet, allowing us to truly relax. Traverse City is only 30 minutes away, making for fun day trips. The kitchen is fully stocked and made cooking easy. There was also a cute herb garden outside! Bonnie was very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much, Stephanie. Come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet stay on a beautiful property

We have stayed here several times and it is as always wonderful. It was so beautiful and quiet, we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2023
Thank you, Lisa! We welcome you back anytime.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent vacation spot!

First time vacationing with the kiddos (3 of them 3 and under) and we all had a blast! Lots to do, beautiful lake, adorable cottage and everything you need is there! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you, Shannon. We hope you do come back! Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love!

We loved our stay, hosts have excellent communication, couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2024
Thank you, Julie! Hopefully, you and your sweet family will be back one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ladies getway

Great space to visit with family and friends. Plenty of sleeping arrangements. Well stocked and beautiful home. Thank you Bonnie and Rick for a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
So glad you all had a great get-away!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation home with beautiful decor inside and gorgeous landscaping to enjoy while relaxing outside. Bonnie and Rick have provided all you need to enjoy this gem of a vacation home. Well stocked kitchen, comfy beds, plenty of beach towels and toys. You won’t need to pack anything but your clothes to have fun at this well appointed home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much, Edith. Glad you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week

Beautiful outdoor area & property. Very private and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Thank you, Michelle.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from hme

We have stayed multiple times at Maplewood. Always a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Bonnie is such a pleasure to work with. Her cottage has everything you could need or want. We love staying there. This was our fifth year, I think. It’s always clean and spacious. We love the kayaks, fishing and swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Thank you, Char! We enjoy having your family stay at our cottage! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get away

We stayed to go skiing at Crystal Mountain, which is only about 20 minutes away. Our three kids loved playing in the snow and on the playground. The home was accurately represented, well supplied, clean and great for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation house

We had a great time. So many water toys we had a blast. Got lucky with the fish and had a fish fry while we were there. Completely furnished inside and out! We will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much!! Glad you had fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage

This is our fourth year at Maplewoods! We love the kayaks, play area for kids, and fire pit. Bonnie is a great host and always available for any questions. The cottage has everything you could need! Love our stay here! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much, Char! Come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure Michigan

Had a great week @ Bonnie & Ricks lake home. The grounds are beautiful. Close proximity to a number of the areas best- Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you, Michelle!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. Very cozy, home away from home feeling. The beds were comfortable, plenty of fans (not needed in late August), and more than enough cooking and dinning materials. We loved the yard and beach access. The kids really enjoyed the floating dock to jump into the lake, loved the kayaks and peddle boat. Having access to a motor boat was awesome, decent fishing (small Walleye) about 100 yards off the beach. Would love to stay here again (shh dont tell anyone else about this gem!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much! Come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation!

This is our third year staying. We love it. The grand children love swimming and the playing on the swings. The adults love fishing and relaxing. Lots of bonfires, boating and kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you, Char! Glad you had another great week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Maple Woods has everything you could want! Kitchen has tons of dishes for every occasion. The kayaks for kids and adults are always a plus. Bonnie is always available for any questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Thank you, Char!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Palace

The property is more than what we could have asked for. Everything you needed was at your fingertips. Great weather and great stay. Thanks Bonnie and Rick
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much, Sue. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2024 family getaway

Was perfect for our whole family. Plenty of room and things to do. Outdoor camera's were a bit uncomfortable. Caught a few bass from the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay. We turn the cameras off once we know people have arrived. They are there mostly for the long months when no one is in the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maple Woods for the win!

We loved our stay in Interlochen. The house was perfect. Very clean, big yard, nice beach... Bonnie was very quick to respond to any questions and gave us lots of information upfront so we knew exactly how to get around the house. Would stay again for sure :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

This was a perfect getaway with our toddlers. The water was shallow and warm and they loved playing in it and on the beach. It was nice that they had Sand toys, kayaks, and paddle boat to use also. It was a quiet and relaxing location, yet we appreciated the central air and Wi-Fi. It was about 30 minutes to get to traverse city. We would definitely go back to maple woods in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2023
So glad you had a fun stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

enjoyable cozy place

Had a lovely time spending 4 days at the house. The house is super cute and cozy! While we planned to snow ski at Crystal Mountain while there, the weather wasn't quite what we hoped for so we ended up spending much of our time at the house sitting by the fire place playing games. Bonnie was super great to work with. She made sure we had everything we needed. While we used the place for skiing, I can only imagine how great the place must be in the summertime. I hope to come back some day and stay again to experience the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thanks so much, Kevin! You were great to work with and we’re glad you had a wonderful time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home for Kids & Adults

The house was clean and offered great outdoor space with the large deck and comfy furniture along with the beach and fire pit areas that both had the most comfortable chairs. Cornhole, tons of beach toys, kyacks (2 adult, 2 children), a paddle boat, and a motor boat were all provided. Everything you could need inside the house was provided. About a 30 minute drive to brewery but a few good restaurants were only a 10 minute drive. Bedrooms were all a good size too! Bonnie was wonderful to work with! We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Thank you, Lisa! So happy you enjoyed your stay!!

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie Paisley Mizell

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Rick and I live in Central Florida where I am a retired science educator and he is a retired Senior Music Producer for Disney Entertainment.

Why they chose this property

We built our home in Interlochen, Michigan, to be close to the Interlochen Center for the Arts where Rick spent 7 summers on staff. We have come to love not only Interlochen, but all that Northwestern Michigan has to offer, especially on our beautiful lake!

What makes this property unique

Two of my favorites are enjoying coffee on the front deck while listening to the loons AND floating on a raft on our beautiful lake! Our grandchildren love to tube, and the sightseeing, shopping, golfing, and restaurants in the area are amazing! We catch fish right off of the dock and make s'mores under the stars! We accept Pay Pal in addition to personal checks and VRBO Booking.

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